The full moon in July (Sunday, July 5th) is Dharma Day, one of Theravada Buddhism's most important festivals because it marks Buddah's first sermon, when he gave five of his closest followers the doctrine that had come to him following enlightenment. This sermon was known as, "setting into motion the wheel of dhamma," and it… Continue reading Celebrating Buddha’s teachings on Dharma Day
In this card, we see a man gathering up seven swords as he sneaks them away from a military camp. He smirks, but he doesn’t realize that he’s been found out! A soldier in the distance holds his sword in the air to signal the thief. This card suggests something or someone is untrustworthy. This… Continue reading October 11 – 17, 2018: Seven of Swords
The Queen of Wands sits on a throne of lions. The gleaming pyramids stand strong behind her, symbols of human mastery beating the test of time. A black cat sits at her feet, representing her magical powers. This Queen is warm, firey and energetic. She’s a tireless worker with a love for life. This card… Continue reading October 4 -10, 2018: The Queen of Wands
A team is struggling against one another. With a closer look, they aren’t fighting very aggressively. They are enjoying a friendly competition. This card represents a situation where everyone is speaking their opinion, but they are not listening to each other. Nothing is getting accomplished. We recognize that there is a line between healthy competition… Continue reading September 20 – 26, 2018: Five of Wands
In this card, The Devil is depicted as a Satyr, a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Roman culture, it is depicted as half man, half goat. You may have seen a similar creature in Disney's 1997 animated film, Hercules. The human side of the devil represents sinful behavior. The goat side is symbolic… Continue reading September 13 – 19, 2018: The Devil
